Why study at Notre Dame Broome Campus?

Top ten reasons for choosing Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame Australia is Australia's first Catholic university and it is one of only two private universities in Australia, providing a high level of private tertiary education within the context of Christian values.

Notre Dame is an intentionally small university, with one of the highest staff to student ratios nationwide, allowing personalised, individual attention for students to help them succeed in their studies.

Notre Dame's staff are highly qualified and respected in their various fields. In addition, they provide a supportive and caring university study environment, making the transition from school or employment to tertiary education all the more smoother.

Notre Dame is unique with its main campus situated in the west end of Fremantle, affording a vibrant and exciting town university atmosphere. Its second campus, Broome, is situated in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and the history and culture of Australia's Indigenous people.

Notre Dame is one of Australia's most international universities, with strong links to its sister university, Notre Dame United States (NDUS) and a number of other universities world wide, offering students the chance to credit their studies overseas towards their degree at Notre Dame. The University welcomes a large number of students annually from all over the world, making campus life filled with exciting cross-cultural education opportunities.

Notre Dame has an admissions policy that encompasses a holistic evaluation of a person's talents and abilities. Notre Dame is not prepared to rely simply upon a single score or rank for something as important as university entry.

Notre Dame University's courses are highly practical in their orientation, with an internship and/or practicum experience a component of most courses, allowing students to gain valuable work experience and make contacts within their chosen field of employment. The core curriculum component of every undergraduate degree enables students to pursue a well-rounded education that focuses on the great liberal arts tradition of Catholic universities. In addition, Notre Dame offers flexible degree structures, allowing students to tailor their study plan to their needs and interests. The innovative and career-focused double degree programs are part of this tailored and flexible approach.

Notre Dame offers a commitment to social justice and equity that is second-to-none, offering students the chance to get out into the community and address areas of social injustice as part of their studies.

Notre Dame has a commitment to providing the best student support and student recreational activities, allowing students of all ages and fields of study to become involved in a wide array of on-campus and off-campus events, clubs and activities.

The University of Notre Dame's Broome Campus offers HECS places for Australian undergraduate students and PELS places for Australian postgraduate students, allowing students to defer their fees until they are employed.